James A. Bulawa, 38

Of New Britain

James A. Bulawa of New Britain, formerly of Plainville, died Wednesday. He was 38.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy and was a member of Sacred Heart Church.

Mr. Bulawa worked in the auto glass industry for many years and was an avid sports card collector.

He leaves his wife, Diane Banasik Bulawa; a son, Michael Bulawa of New Britain; and two brothers, Daniel Bulawa of Berlin and Gregory Bulawa in Indiana.

The funeral will be Saturday at 9:15 a.m. from the Burritt Hill Funeral Home, 332 Burritt St., New Britain, followed by a Mass at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Burial, with military honors, will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Calling hours are today, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.